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TN HB0045

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jake McCalmon

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Upgrades the offense under Tennessee Code Annotated Section 39-15-401(a) from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class E felony
  • Amends state law related to child abuse provisions
  • Takes effect July 1, 2025
  • Applies only to offenses committed on or after the effective date
  • Passed April 21, 2025 and signed into law by Governor Bill Lee on May 21, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 36; Title 37; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to child abuse.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2025

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/8/2025
Finance, Ways & Means4/2/2025
Finance, Ways & Means Subcommittee3/26/2025
Finance, Ways & Means3/5/2025
Judiciary2/26/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/19/2025
Judiciary2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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